Jeremy-Evan Alva

Jeremy-Evan Alva is a dedicated criminal defense attorney at Alva & Shuttleworth, LLC. He always has sought to defend the underdog, even in the face of complex challenges. He is unafraid to take on difficult situations, including felony matters and federal charges across the country.

His advocacy has played a critical role in the life of many men and women facing serious charges, such as drug trafficking, smuggling, sex crimes, marijuana offenses, violent crimes driving under the influence and others. He also is an advocate for juvenile offenders and first-time offenders.

Jeremy-Evan draws from extensive trial experience as well as a strong educational foundation. After receiving his undergraduate degree, a triple major in psychology, social science and political science, he went on to pursue a career in law to put the ideals he developed into practice. He completed his Juris Doctor while at the James Beasley School of Law at Temple University. Jeremy-Evan received several honors for his trial advocacy skills before graduation.

Jeremy-Evan gained admittance to practice law in Pennsylvania courtrooms and then served at the Public Defender Association of Philadelphia, gaining courtroom experience and defending clients suffering from extreme financial hardship and facing criminal charges. This position gave him valuable insight into the struggles of adults and minors facing the mercy of the state’s criminal justice system.

Jeremy-Evan continues to fight aggressively for clients facing a wide variety of criminal charges as an attorney at Alva & Shuttleworth, LLC. He has tackled hundreds of cases to date, covering a vast range of criminal offenses, from misdemeanor drug charges to felony manslaughter.

Because of his determination in all cases, regardless of the severity of charges involved, he was recognized repeatedly as a "Pennsylvania Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine.